Visit Baltimore - Stadiumshttps://baltimore.org/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/stadiums
Baltimore is one of the few cities with two major sports stadiums within city limits, and both happen to be right next to each other. Be sure to catch an Orioles or Ravens game while you’re here. At M&T Bank Stadium, home to the Baltimore Ravens, you can cheer for the only NFL team named after a poem. At Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles, you can shout the “O!” in “O, say can you see” during the National Anthem to fit in like a local.
enThe Baltimore Buzz [Meetings Edition] - Summer/Fall 2017https://baltimore.org/article/baltimore-buzz-meetings-edition-summerfall-2017
<h2>The Dish on Baltimore’s Culinary Scene</h2>
<p>Baltimore has a reputation for fresh seafood, especially its Maryland blue crabs, but the city’s culinary scene has transformed into a must-visit destination with high-end inventive eateries opening throughout all of its neighborhoods.</p>
<p>Visit Baltimore recently ran a two-page advertising spread highlighting our amazing culinary scene in the <em>New York Times' T Magazine</em> Summer Travel issue and in the Baltimore, D.C and Philadelphia June issues of <em>Travel + Leisure</em>,<em> Food</em> <em>&amp; Wine</em> and <em>Real Simple</em>. </p>
<p>This culinary ad is one element of a larger integrated culinary campaign, created and implemented to promote Baltimore as a travel-worthy culinary destination, capturing the flavors from a wide range of neighborhoods—Mount Vernon, Fell’s Point, Woodberry, Hampden, and more. The campaign aims to feature the Chesapeake specialties we’ve always been known for, but also highlight our booming restaurant renaissance led by award-winning chefs, innovative food halls, artisanal neighborhood eateries, unique breweries and more. Essentially, there are more culinary experiences and creative chefs, brewers, and sommeliers in Baltimore than ever before, and this campaign is committed to telling that story.</p>
<p>Visitors looking to experience Baltimore’s food scene can enjoy varied options for groups of any size at our food halls, an immersive experience in our brewing history with cutting-edge craft beer, and outdoor dining in historic buildings or along the waterfront. </p>
<p>Food Halls: Further proof that Baltimore’s food scene is on the cutting edge are the recent growing number of food halls, including R. House and Mount Vernon Marketplace, adding to the classics like the iconic Lexington Market, the oldest continually operating public market in America.</p>
<p><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r.housebaltimore.com_&amp;d=DgMFAg&amp;c=gOrgfQB8xVH7F0lP7MQhi8CyVXMBvYqNyP3LuSSb8Lw&amp;r=WCMpWWbFg-McEDxtMcDuWmMYjh9w-hvH47LZXzgVM8o&amp;m=zehe5unS2pvAId1b9UW3OGj0nbsdHfuHEFwFwN4aU9I&amp;s=6bep4j_CFHlwu19GkWJjcN9fBe2afnPEcFBmdV7Pdvw&amp;e=">R. House</a> in Remington is creating a new launch pad for Baltimore’s most exciting chefs. Set inside a rehabbed historic auto shop, the 50,000-square-foot space features 15-foot tall windows with roll-up garage doors, 12,000 square feet of open seating and 10 chef-driven food and drink concepts so guests can get a taste of the best bites in Baltimore. <a href="http://www.mtvernonmarketplace.com/">Mount Vernon Marketplace</a> offers freshly prepared artisanal foods in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon district. With over 14 purveyors offering everything from gourmet cheese, artisan sandwiches &amp; charcuterie, fresh local oysters &amp; seafood, noodles &amp; dumplings. Take a public market <a href="https://baltimore.org/photo-tour/public-markets-baltimore">photo tour on our website</a>.<a name="apm" id="apm"></a></p>
<p>Brewing: Baltimore has a rich beer history, dating back to the first German immigrants setting up breweries and leafy beer gardens. Today, the city is home to craft beer breweries big and small, award-winning gypsy brewers, beer-mixologists, tap houses and sports bars all serving the best of local ales, pills, IPAs and stouts. In 2016, The Brewer’s Association named Baltimore/Washington D.C. one of the top five fastest growing markets for craft beer sales. Explore <a href="https://baltimore.org/article/explore-baltimore%E2%80%99s-craft-beer-scene">Baltimore’s craft beer scene</a> on our website.</p>
<p>Al fresco dining: Visitors can take group dining to the next level with an al fresco atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a patio with a waterfront view, a hidden oasis, or a lively terrace, Baltimore has the perfect outdoor dining spot for you. <a href="https://baltimore.org/article/outdoor-dining-baltimore">Click here</a> to find options for delicious food and fun with shuffleboard, sculpture gardens, live music and more.<a name="ml" id="ml"></a></p>
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<h2>Baltimore Welcomes Conference Direct’s Annual Partner Meeting</h2>
<p><img alt="APM logo" class="media-image" style="float: left; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px;" title="APM logo" typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://baltimore.org/sites/default/master/files/styles/large/public/apm_logo_color_0.png?itok=28MrJQM9" />Baltimore hosted Conference Direct’s Annual Partner Meeting April 30 through May 3, welcoming approximately 220 associates and 709 partners to Charm City. Beyond the conference itinerary, Visit Baltimore’s sales and services team showcased the city’s culinary scene including a leadership dinner at the newly opened authentic Argentinian style restaurant Bar Vasquez along with beverage stations featuring Baltimore owned and produced Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey and Heavy Seas beers. All attendees were also treated to an item of their choosing from a Bmore Local amenity booth curated with local goods from Baltimore’s top makers and artists.</p>
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<h2>Meet Local</h2>
<p>Visit Baltimore and our hospitality partners invited local meeting planners to learn more about why they should plan their meeting in Baltimore during this year’s Meet Local Educational Forum and Tradeshow held at the Baltimore Museum of Art on April 25. The forum featured a panel of local executives and thought leaders working to drive innovation and transformational change across a variety of Baltimore’s top industries, in turn, leave a lasting positive impact on our community:<a name="dev" id="dev"></a></p>
<p>BLocal • Calvin Bulter, CEO, BGE <br /> Healthcare • Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner <br /> Technology • Jen Meyer, CEO, Betamore <br /> Arts &amp; Culture • Jeannie Howe, Executive Director, Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance<br /> Development • William H. Cole, President and CEO, Baltimore Development Corporation</p>
<p>Following the panel, attendees experienced an example of a Baltimore-style reception among world-class art in a reserved section of the museum.</p>
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<h2>What’s New: Development Details</h2>
<p>There’s more to see, do and explore in Baltimore than ever before. Baltimore has experienced one of the <a href="http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2016/07/25/millennials-bring-new-life-to-some-rust-belt-cities">largest millennial booms in the nation</a> and the resurgence is vibrantly visible in the city’s eclectic neighborhoods, marked by new food halls, breweries, and boutiques popping up around every corner. The centerpiece of downtown Baltimore has always been the world-famous Inner Harbor, but 2017 brings new developments and experiences to the waterfront including the opening of the new <a href="https://www.pendryhotels.com/baltimore/">Sagamore Pendry Hotel</a> in Fell’s Point, the <a href="http://sagamorespirit.com/age-gate/?redirect=http://sagamorespirit.com">Sagamore Spirit</a> distillery in Port Covington and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sandlotbaltimore/">Sandlot</a> bringing “beachfront” dining to Harbor Point. This urban renaissance combined with Baltimore’s rich history, architecture and world-class museums makes for an incredibly authentic, yet new, visitor experience.</p>
<p>Sagamore Pendry Baltimore opened its doors to the public on March 25, making it the Pendry brand’s first East Coast hotel. Developed as a joint venture with Sagamore Development Company, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore sits atop the iconic Recreation Pier overlooking the Inner Harbor in the city’s historic Fell’s Point neighborhood. The neighborhood is recognized as one of the best-preserved historical areas in the country. Built in 1914, the Fell’s Point Recreation Pier was originally a dance hall and social and educational hub for Baltimore immigrants. The building once housed the harbormaster’s office and served as a working pier for ships bring in deliveries from Europe. Today the hotel’s 129-room luxury boutique hotel embodies the city’s rich history, vibrant personality and idyllic harbor setting with character, inspiration and style.</p>
<p>The Sandlot’s harbor-front oasis opened in May 2017—encompassing 30,000 square feet of open space for outdoor dining, recreation, live performances, family-friendly games, and community outreach events. The site is part of a 4.5 acre peninsula that separates the Inner Harbor basin from the Outer Harbor and features sweeping views in both directions.<a name="app" id="app"></a></p>
<p>At least one major Port Covington milestone has opened in 2017: the Sagamore Spirit Distillery. The five-acre complex offers a closer look at how the rye whiskey is made. The 22,000-square-foot distillery building houses the production equipment, including a 6,000-gallon cooker and nine 6,500-gallon fermentors. Next door is a 27,000-square-foot ‘welcome and processing’ center with two tasting rooms. The project also includes a two-story restaurant that will house a concept by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini of New York. The venue is estimated to draw 100,000 visitors annually for tours and tastings, and offers an impressive new waterfront event destination. Each tour can accommodate up to 24 people of all ages and lasts around 45 minutes. </p>
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<h2>Visit Baltimore Welcomes its Inaugural Diversity Apprentice</h2>
<p>Visit Baltimore and the Visit Baltimore Education &amp; Training Foundation are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind diversity apprenticeship program providing one recent student graduate unparalleled on-the-job experience followed by guaranteed employment. Visit <a name="buzz" id="buzz"></a>Baltimore was selected as one of approximately seven apprenticeship cities for 2017 by Destinations International. Destinations International, in partnership with the Destination &amp; Travel Foundation, piloted the diversity apprenticeship in two cities last year with the founding goal of creating a culturally progressive and socially reflective tourism industry by exposing talented individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to the vast scope of career opportunities available as well as positioning those individuals for success in a leadership capacity. <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/visit-baltimore-welcomes-its-inaugural-diversity-apprentice" title="Visit Baltimore Welcomes its Inaugural Diversity Apprentice">Click here to read our full Q&amp;A with our apprentice, Deedra Mills.</a></p>
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<h2>Business Buzz</h2>
<h4>Baltimore Meetings Continue to See Attendance Growth </h4>
<p>Meetings and Conventions taking place in Baltimore this fiscal year continue to exceed attendance expectations. Some recent attendee milestones include:</p>
<ul><li>Global United Fellowship</li>
<li>National Urban League</li>
<li>Palm Beach Show Group</li>
<li>New Hope Network</li>
<li>US Lacrosse</li>
<li>Association of College &amp; Research Libraries</li>
<li>Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine</li>
<li>American Organization of Nurse Executives</li>
<li>American Distilling Institute</li>
<li>National Postal Forum</li>
</ul><h4>Baltimore In the News</h4>
<ul><li><em>Time</em> ranks Baltimore among <a href="http://time.com/money/4812479/top-20-cities-tech-jobs/" title="http://time.com/money/4812479/top-20-cities-tech-jobs/">20 hottest cities for tech growth</a></li>
<li><em>Condé Nast Traveler</em> named one of the <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/6-us-cities-to-watch-in-2017">6 U.S. Cities to Watch in 2017</a></li>
<li><em>Travel and Leisure</em> dubbed <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/city-vacations/baltimore-sagamore-pendry-rebirth">Baltimore the coolest city on the East Coast</a></li>
<li>Tasting Table named Baltimore to its list of <a href="https://www.tastingtable.com/travel/national/best-bike-friendly-food-cities">The Best Bike-Friendly Food Cities in the Country</a></li>
</ul><h4>Free Crab Feast </h4>
<p>As a thank you for booking in Baltimore, we’re combining our charming hospitality with the Chesapeake’s tastiest catch. The first 10 meeting planners to book a 2017-2018 meeting with over 3,000 total room nights will <a name="more" id="more"></a>be treated to a free crab feast for up to 200 people (or value up to $10,000)*. <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/special-meeting-incentives" title="Hot Dates">See our website for a list of available Hot Dates</a>, and when you're ready to book, call 800-343-3468 or <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/visit-baltimore-convention-sales-team">contact the convention sales team online.</a> Just indicate the dates you're interested in and a team member will be in touch.</p>
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://baltimore.org/sites/default/master/files/culinary_trip_ideas_things_bgd.jpg" width="1600" height="850" /><a href="/see-do/arts-culture" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Arts &amp; Culture</a><a href="/see-do/arts-districts" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Arts Districts</a><a href="/see-do/inner-harbor-attractions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Inner Harbor Attractions</a><a href="/see-do/only-baltimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Only in Baltimore</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/inner-harbor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Inner Harbor</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/remington" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Remington</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/stadiums" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Stadiums</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/station-north" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Station North</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/harbor-east" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Harbor East</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/little-italy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Little Italy</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/hampden" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Hampden</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/charm-city-circulator" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Charm City Circulator</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/getting-around" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Getting Around</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/getting-baltimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Getting to Baltimore</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/transportation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Transportation</a><a href="/guides-interests/local-favorites" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Local Favorites</a>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:55:02 +0000Bridget157718 at https://baltimore.orgTop 10 Instagrammable Places in Baltimorehttps://baltimore.org/article/top-10-instagrammable-places-baltimore
<p><em>Baltimore’s a city of neighborhoods filled with both grit and grace. And Baltimoreans all have a different story to tell. Share what you love about Baltimore—your “go-to” spots to hang out, be inspired, or just be you. When you post, use #MyBmore to share your pride for Baltimore (also tag Visit Baltimore @VisitBmore for a chance to have your photo highlighted on social media and Baltimore.org). Need inspiration? Below are 10 top places to Instagram in Charm City. Happy gramming!</em></p>
<h3>1. Graffiti Alley</h3>
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<p><em>Howard Street and North Avenue in the <a href="https://baltimore.org/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/station-north">Station North Arts and Entertainment District</a></em><br />Graffiti Alley is the only legal art space in the city where street artists can create their work freely. It’s a colorful, ever-changing canvas that’s ideal for photo shoots. It’s slipped between Graffiti Warehouse, which offers indoor shooting space for photographers and videographers, and the Motor House, a performance venue that also houses work spaces for artists like local MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Joyce Scott.</p>
<h3>2. Washington Monument</h3>
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<p><em>Mount Vernon Place in the heart of <a href="https://baltimore.org/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/mount-vernon">Mount Vernon</a></em><br />Constructed shortly after the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812, the obelisk monument was designed by Robert Mills, who years later designed the Washington Monument in D.C. While the monument looks pretty from any of the four grassy squares surrounding it, you can get amazing views of the city by climbing to the top.</p>
<h3>3. Domino Sugars Sign</h3>
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<p><em>The Domino Sugar factory is in Tide Point in southwest Baltimore</em><br />The iconic neon sign has long been a fixture of the Baltimore skyline. The best places to get shots of it are from Harbor East, Fell’s Point and Canton along the water. The Domino Sugar factory has been in continual operation since 1922 and produces more than 6.6 million pounds of sugar every day. Sweet!</p>
<h3>4. Oriole Park at Camden Yards</h3>
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<p>333 W. Camden St. downtown<br />Consistently named the most beautiful ballpark in America, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the home of the Baltimore Orioles. The park is picture-perfect, as are the array of Baltimore-centric stadium food offerings like pit beef sandwiches at Boog’s BBQ and the crabby mac-and-cheese filled pretzel cone at the Club Grille.</p>
<h3>5. American Visionary Art Museum</h3>
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<p><em>800 Key Highway in Federal Hill</em><br />One of Baltimore’s most popular art destinations is the American Visionary Art Museum, which celebrates the work of self-taught artists, and is rife with photo opps. Some of the top shots are of the larger-than-life statue of drag legend Divine, pink poodle Fifi and the sparkling mirrored external wall.</p>
<h3>6. Federal Hill</h3>
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<p><em>300 Warren Ave., Federal Hill neighborhood (named after the hill)</em><br />Federal Hill offers one of the most picturesque Inner Harbor views, and has long been a Baltimore landmark.It was a defensive stronghold during the War of 1812 because of its panoramic view of the city. Today, that view makes it ideal for postcard-perfect pics.</p>
<h3>7. Patterson Park Pagoda</h3>
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<p><em>Patterson Park entry at S. Patterson Park Ave and Pratt Street in Butcher’s Hill</em><br />The Patterson Park Pagoda, which continues to serve its original intention as an observation tower when it was built in the 1890s. The landmark is a must-stop photo spot, not only for the views from inside the four-story building, but also for its oriental-style iron, wood and glass exterior, it an irresistible photography subject during any season.</p>
<h3>8. Billie Holiday Murals and Statue</h3>
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<p><em>Fell’s Point and Pennsylvania Avenue</em><br />The revered songstress spent her childhood in Baltimore and regularly returned in adulthood to perform at legendary venues like the Royal Theatre. Baltimoreans have paid homage to the icon with public art. Capture stunning Billie Holiday murals throughout Upper Fell’s Point, her childhood neighborhood, and at the corner of Pennsylvania and North avenues. Also visit the bronze statue at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and W. Lafayette Street.</p>
<h3>9. Rawlings Conservatory</h3>
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<p><em>Druid Hill Promenade in Druid Hill Park</em><br />Built in 1888 in Druid Hill Park, the Rawlings Conservatory features five greenhouse rooms and a half-acre garden. Take pics of its stunning exterior then go inside and capture exotic flora and fauna that thrive year-round. Also in Druid Hill Park is the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, so you can get your fill of cute penguin pics in the same afternoon.</p>
<h3>10. Baltimore Love Project Murals</h3>
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<p><em>20 locations throughout the city</em> <br />Love is literally spelled out throughout the city thanks to local artist, Michael Owen, who has painted 20 murals of silhouetted hands spelling “L-O-V-E” in neighborhoods from Mount Washington to Carroll Park. Favorite spots include the mural across from the historic Senator Theatre in Belvedere Square and one on The Avenue in Hampden. Thanks to the proliferation of the identical murals, you’re bound to run into “love” wherever you go in the city.</p>
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://baltimore.org/sites/default/master/files/headers/article_header_mt_vernon.jpg" width="1440" height="740" />Share the Love with #MyBmore: Help Shape Baltimore’s Story <a href="/see-do/arts-culture" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Arts &amp; Culture</a><a href="/see-do/arts-districts" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Arts Districts</a><a href="/see-do/attractions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Attractions</a><a href="/see-do/baltimore-orioles" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Baltimore Orioles</a><a href="/see-do/baltimore-ravens" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Baltimore Ravens</a><a href="/see-do/free-things-to-do" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Free Things To Do</a><a href="/see-do/museums" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Museums</a><a href="/see-do/only-baltimore" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Only in Baltimore</a><a href="/see-do/tours-sightseeing" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Tours &amp; Sightseeing</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/bromo-tower" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Bromo Tower</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/highlandtown" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Highlandtown</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/inner-harbor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Inner Harbor</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/stadiums" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Stadiums</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/station-north" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Station North</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/fells-point" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Fell&#039;s Point</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/mount-vernon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Mount Vernon</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/federal-hill" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Federal Hill</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/canton" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Canton</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/hampden" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Hampden</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/baltimore-neighborhoods" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Baltimore Neighborhoods</a><a href="/neighborhoods-maps-transportation/visitor-center" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Visitor Center</a><a href="/guides-interests/weekend-trips" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Weekend Trips</a>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:16:47 +0000Brendan157395 at https://baltimore.org50+ Awesome Things to Do This August in Baltimorehttps://baltimore.org/article/50-awesome-things-do-august-baltimore
<h2>DRINKING + DINING</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/summer-baltimore-restaurant-week">Baltimore Restaurant Week</a></strong><br />Through- August 13 | Baltimore<br />With two-course brunch and lunch menus from $12-20 and three-course dinner menus from $20-35, Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try a new restaurant or stop by an old favorite. Reservations are not required to get the deal, but are recommended.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/unions-5th-anniversary-celebration">Union Craft Brewing’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration</a></strong><br />August 5 | 6 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/union-craft-brewing">Union Craft Brewing</a> <br />Union Craft Brewing will celebrate five years of sud-making with rare and vintage beers, a full custom cask bar, and some brand new brew debuts. Food from Gypsy Queen Café, The Local Oyster, and Ekiben will be on sale, and three-piece Baltimore legends Big In Japan will reunite — for one night only — for the celebration.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/best-baltimore-party-2017-0">Best of Baltimore Party</a></strong><br />August 17 | 5:30-11 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/banquet-facilities/hippodrome-theatre-france-merrick-performing-arts-center">Hippodrome Theater at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center</a><br />Celebrate the best of Baltimore and its 110th anniversary while feasting on dozens of eats from the city’s best restaurants, as selected by Baltimore magazine.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/around-world-bar-crawl">Around the World Bar Crawl</a></strong><br />August 19| 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/power-plant-live">Power Plant Live! </a><br />Experience a dozen countries right here in Baltimore during this around-the-world-themed bar crawl. Get your passport stamped in Italy, England, the Caribbean, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Russia, Mexico, and more as you try to make it around the world in one day. Don your tackiest American tourist costume to enter individual and group costume contests.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/vegan-soulfest-2017">Vegan Soulfest</a></strong><br />August 26 | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Baltimore City Community College<br />Now in its fourth year, this celebration of veganism and vegan culture includes music, artists, speakers, demonstrations, exhibitors, and plenty of vegan vendors, products, and food. This year’s keynote speakers include David “The 300 Pound Vegan” Carter, a professional football player and vegan educator, and Tracye McQuirter, author of “By Any Greens Necessary.”</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/article/baltimore-farmers-markets">Baltimore Farmers’ Market &amp; Bazaar</a></strong><br />August, every Sunday | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Jones Fall Expressway <br />Don’t miss your chance to see what’s in season at Maryland’s largest producers-only market, now celebrating its 40th year. Purchase fruits, veggies, meats, baked goods, and dairy products, or grab a meal from vendors selling pit beef sandwiches, breakfast burritos, crepes, and more.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/fells-point-haunted-pubwalk-2">Fell’s Point Haunted PubWalk</a></strong><br />August, Friday-Saturday | 7 - 9 p.m. | Fell’s Point<br />Ghosts are rumored to walk the streets and inhabit bars, homes, and former bordellos in this waterfront neighborhood. Order a drink at some of Fell’s Point’s most storied taverns as an paranormal expert shares tales of hauntings in the area.</p>
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<h2>ART + CULTURE</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/school-33-art-center-exhibition-something-be-looked-something-be-used">School 33 Art Center: Something to be looked at, Something to be used</a></strong><br />Through August 6 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Baltimore <br />In this solo exhibition, fine artist Giulia Piera Livi takes everyday objects and interposes them to distort viewers sense of space, explore their ability to inhabit rooms, and merge the dreamlike with the rigid.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/baltimore-fashion-week-0">Baltimore Fashion Week</a></strong><br />August 6-13 | Times vary | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/conference-centers/umbc-columbus-center">Columbus Center</a><br />The Fashion Umbrella Foundation’s largest fundraiser and Baltimore’s longest-running annual fashion event is now 10 years strong. Fashion-filled events include designer runway shows and showcases, a bowling fundraiser, and a panel of sneaker illustrators.</p>
<p><strong>Paint Nite: Paint your Pet</strong><br />August 11 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/baltimore-visitor-center">Baltimore Visitor Center</a><br />Send Paint Nite a clear, well-lit photo of your furry friend and they’ll make preparations for you to paint a portrait you can take home of your pet. All supplies are provided and cocktails will be available. No experience necessary.</p>
<p><strong>Make Night</strong><br />August 17, 19 | various times | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/walters-art-museum">The Walters Art Museum</a><br />Learn how to set type by hand during this interactive workshop that compliments the museum’s new Martin Luther exhibit. Be sure to check out the exhibit as well as the Walter’s exciting collection that spans dozens of centuries.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/pop-art-workshop">Pop Art Workshop</a></strong><br />August 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/banquet-facilities/american-visionary-art-museum">The American Visionary Art Museum</a><br />Join artist Michael Albert in making handmade art projects out of recycled materials. Check out AVAM’s collection of self-taught art, or grab vegan and non-vegan food at its in-house restaurant, Encantada, while you’re there.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/baltimore-art-antique-jewelry-show-0">Baltimore Art, Antique &amp; Jewelry Show</a></strong><br />August 24-27 | various times | <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/baltimore-convention-center">Baltimore Convention Center</a><br />The Baltimore Art, Antique &amp; Jewelry Show makes its 37th annual appearance in Baltimore and offers a diversity of collections including furniture, American and European silver, major works of art, Asian antiquities, porcelain, Americana, antique and estate jewelry, glass, textiles and more.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/artsoundsnow">Art/Sound/Now</a></strong><br />August 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Walters Art Museum<br />Electronic artist Jimmy Joe Roche, violin and sitar artist Raw Silk, and Jonna McKone perform and present to create connections between aspects of the museum’s Baroque galleries and their own work.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/front-room-adam-pendleton">Front Room: Adam Pendleton</a></strong><br />Through Oct. 1| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/node/152855">Baltimore Museum of Art</a><br />New York-based artist Adam Pendleton examines and questions the freedom of abstraction in relationship to language, politics, and identity. The animating force of his work is found in Black Dada—the artist's term for a broad conceptualization of blackness. This exhibition will feature paintings, collages, and screen prints.</p>
<h2>CONCERTS + SHOWS</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/baltimore-improv-festival">Baltimore Improv Festival</a></strong><br />July 31- August 6 | 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Single Carrot Theatre<br />Now in its 11th year, the Baltimore Improv festival brings seven nights of world-class comedy shows to the Single Carrot Theatre. There will also be two days of improve workshops if you’re interested in getting in on the laughs.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/all-time-low">All Time Low</a></strong><br />August 2-3| 6:30 p.m. | Rams Head Live!<br />Billboard chart-topping American rock group All Time Low began as a Baltimore-based band when its members were in high school in 2003. They are now touring in support of their latest album, Last Young Renegade, which was released in June.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/summer-squares-classical-revolution-baltimore">Summer in the Squares</a></strong><br />August 2, 9, 23 | 8:30 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/node/92704">Mount Vernon Place</a><br />Enjoy free concerts in picturesque Mount Vernon, with music by local groups like Classical Revolution, Lyric Opera Baltimore and Symphony Number One.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/rebelution-good-vibes-summer-tour-2017">Rebelution: The Good Vibes Summer Tour 2017</a></strong> <br />August 3 | 6:20 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. | Pier Six Pavilion<br />Grammy-nominated band Rebelution will bring their reggae beats to Pier Six Pavillion during their summer tour with Nahko and Medicine for the People, Collie Buddz, and Hirie.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/wtmd-first-thursday">WTMD First Thursday Concert</a></strong><br />August 3 | 6:30 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/canton-waterfront-park">Canton Waterfront Park</a><br />Hear live music on two stages at festival-like free concerts on the Canton waterfront. This month’s show features Chicago Batman, Nikki Lane, The Wild Reeds, Current Sweet, Honey Island Swamp Band and Outcalls.</p>
<p><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/fluid-movement-presents-sharkspeare"><strong>Fluid Movement’s “</strong>Sharkespeare<strong>”</strong></a><br />August 4-6 | various times | Patterson Park Pool<br />Avant-garde water ballet group Fluid Movement re-imagines Shakespearean classics like Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It’s one of the most Baltimore things you’ll see this month.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/dweezil-zappa-50-years-frank">Dweezil Zappa: 50 Years of Frank</a></strong><br />August 5 | 8 p.m. | Rams Head Live!<br />Dweezil Zappa, the son of Frank and Gail Zappa, watched his father perform from the side of the stage since he was in diapers. In continuation of a decade-long project he has been working on, Dweezil will stop by Baltimore on an extension of a North American tour that honors his father.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/j-cole">J. Cole</a></strong><br />August 6 | 8 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/entertainers-entertainment/royal-farms-arena">Royal Farms Arena</a><br />Star rapper J. Cole performs his latest hits at the downtown performance center.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/moonrise-festival">Moonrise Festival</a></strong><br />August 12-13 | 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/events-venue/pimlico-race-course">Pimlico Race Course</a><br />DJs, live bands, and performance artists from around the globe will gather under the moon to perform for two nights across four stages at Pimlico Race Course. Afrojack, Big Gigantic, Carnage, and Dill Stradamus are just a few of the dozens of bands included in the lineup.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/ellen-cherry-song-and-story-alchemist">Ellen Cherry</a></strong><br />August 12 | 12 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/italian/germanos-piattini-and-cabaret-germanos">Germano’s Piattini</a><br />Hear local songstress Ellen Cherry perform her special blend of storytelling at this classic Little Italy establishment.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/summer-social-series-2017">Summer Social Concert Series: The New Romance</a></strong><br />August 11 | 5 - 8 p.m. | West Shore Park<br />Eighties tribute band The New Romance will rock West Shore Park during this night of food trucks, bar service, and live music. There will also be a kids zone and plenty of games to keep the young ones busy.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/mary-j-blige">Mary J. Blige</a></strong><br />August 13 | 8 p.m. | Pier Six Pavilion<br />Watch R&amp;B legend Mary J. Blige perform her soulful hits like “No More Drama” at this summer concert stage, which has one of the most beautiful settings with the Inner Harbor as the picturesque backdrop to must-hear acts.</p>
<p><strong>Jazz Appreciation Night</strong><br />August 17 | 6 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/reginald-f-lewis-museum-maryland-african-american-history-culture">Reginald F. Lewis Museum</a><br />Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the musical stylings of renowned keyboardist Greg Hatza at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, where you can also enjoy food and drinks while you listen to the live music.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/summer-sounds-square-patrick-and-swayzees">Summer Sounds at the Square: Patrick and The Swayzee’s</a></strong><br />August 18 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Belvedere Square<br />This retro rock and soul band from Key West, Florida, is returning to Belvedere Square by popular demand. The band plays well-known and b-side tunes from 60s-era bands, including the genres of rockabilly, rock ‘n’ roll, surf instrumentals, rhythm and blues, and soul.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/goo-goo-dolls-long-way-home-summer-tour-phillip-phillips">Goo Goo Dolls: Long Way Home Summer Tour with Phillip Phillips</a></strong><br />August 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Pier Six Pavilion<br />Enjoy hits from the chart-topping Goo Goo Dolls, who have had 19 top ten singles on various charts and have sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. Supporting act Phillip Phillips won the eleventh season of American Idol in 2012.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/cirque-du-soleil-ovo">Cirque Du Soleil: Ovo</a></strong><br />August 23-27 | 7:30 p.m. | Royal Farms Arena<br />The largest theater producer in the world’s latest circus production to come to Baltimore is Ovo, an immersion into the teeming and energetic world of insects. Watch creatures fly, leap, bound, and crawl as you enjoy a score inspired by the music of Brazil.</p>
<h2>SPORTS + ACTIVE LIFESTYLE</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/article/basketball-tournament">The Basketball Tournament Semifinals and Finals</a></strong><br />August 1-3 | 7 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/conference-centers/coppin-state-university">Coppin State University</a><br />Two million dollars are at stake at this winner-takes-all tournament in which anyone 18 or older can enter a team or play. After regional rounds across the country and a 16-team tournament in New York, the semifinals and finals are taking place in Baltimore and will be broadcast on ESPN.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/charm-city-shake-shack-run">Charm City Run to Shake Shack</a></strong><br />August 8 | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Charm City Run<br />Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run 3-5 miles around the city until you reach Shake Shack, where your first beer is on them! Meet at Charm City Run, follow their employees on one of two routes, and your stuff will be magically transported from the shop to the shack.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/baltimore-ravens-vs-washington-redskins">Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Redskins</a></strong><br />August 10 | 7:30 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/banquet-facilities/aramarkmt-bank-stadium">M&amp;T Bank Stadium</a><br />Hometown heroes the Baltimore Ravens face off against the Washington Redskins in this out-of-conference matchup. The two teams have met each other six times, and both teams have won three games.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/celestial-flow-pop-yoga-baltimore">Celestial Flow with Pop Up Yoga Baltimore!</a></strong><br />August 11 | 8 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. | Canton Waterfront Park<br />Welcome the Perseids Meteor Shower by donning celestial-themed, brightly colored, or otherwise fun clothing and joining Pop Up Yoga Baltimore for a Vinyasa-style class outdoors. Great for kids and beginners; it’s recommended you bring a yoga mat, water, and towel.</p>
<p><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/baltimore-ravens-vs-buffalo-bills"><strong>Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills</strong> </a><br />August 26 | 7 p.m. | M&amp;T Bank Stadium<br />Since 1999, the Baltimore Ravens have faced off against the Buffalo Bills seven times, with the Ravens winning 4 games and the Bills winning three games. Come witness a rare opportunity to see these teams meet.</p>
<h2>FILMS</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/info/outdoor-film-festivals">Flicks From The Hill: “Julie &amp; Julia”</a></strong><br />August 3 | 9 p.m. | Federal Hill<br />Bring a blanket to Federal Hill for an outdoor screening of the 2009 film “Julie &amp; Julia” starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. Films are broadcast on a 30-foot-wide screen on the side of the American Visionary Art Museum. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a free boot camp with Savoy Fitness.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/mystery-science-theater-3000">Mystery Science Theater 3000</a></strong><br />August 9 | 8 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/theaters-performing-arts/modell-lyric">Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric</a><br />Embrace nostalgia for the late ’80s television show, which is now back with a new central character and his robots narrating bad movies.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/wet-hot-american-summer-interactive-movie-night">“Wet Hot American Summer” Interactive Movie Night</a></strong><br />August 10 | 6:30 p.m. | The Creative Alliance<br />Attendees are encouraged to dress up in 1980s camp counselor costumes for an interactive screening of the 2001 spoof that launched the careers of stars like Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper and Elizabeth Banks.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/info/outdoor-film-festivals">Flicks From The Hill: “The Nutty Professor"</a></strong><br />August 10 | 9 p.m. | Federal Hill<br />Bring a blanket to Federal Hill for an outdoor screening of the 1996 comedy “The Nutty Professor” starring Eddie Murphy and Jada Pinkett Smith. Films are broadcast on a 30-foot-wide screen on the side of the American Visionary Art Museum. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a free kickboxing with Federal Hill Fitness.</p>
<p><a href="https://baltimore.org/info/outdoor-film-festivals"><strong>Flicks From The Hill: “Moonstruck”</strong> </a><br />August 17 | 9 p.m. | Federal Hill<br />Bring a blanket to Federal Hill for an outdoor screening of the 1987 cult Moonstruck starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. Films are broadcast on a 30-foot-wide screen on the side of the American Visionary Art Museum. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a free pilates with Arielle Gordon.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/info/outdoor-film-festivals">Flicks From The Hill: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”</a></strong><br />August 24 | 9 p.m. | Federal Hill<br />Bring a blanket to Federal Hill for an outdoor screening of the 1982 classic blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial directed by Steven Spielberg. Films are broadcast on a 30-foot-wide screen on the side of the American Visionary Art Museum, and food trucks will be available from 5:30-9 p.m. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a free bike ride with Race Pace Bicycles.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/pic-park-la-la-land">Pics in the Park: “La La Land”</a></strong><br />August 26 | 8 p.m. | Center Plaza<br />Come see the multiple Oscar-winning film “La La Land” at this outdoor screening on the lawn in Center Plaa. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs; movies begin at sundown.</p>
<h2>FESTIVALS, TOURS + MORE</h2>
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<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/node/92480">Dog Days Of Summer Block Party</a></strong><br />August 5 | 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Creative Alliance<br />The Creative Alliance is once again hosting a community block part to honor our four-legged friends. Activities include a doggy obstacle course and pools for swimming, free art activities for the family, and DJs spinning pet-inspired tunes. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/bronycon">Bronycon</a></strong><br />August 11-13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Baltimore Convention Center<br />Fans of “My Little Pony” can enjoy panels, vendors and guests from the show during this unusual annual convention, where attendees can unabashedly dress as their favorite furry little horse and bond with like-minded fans.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/african-american-heritage-festival">African American Heritage Festival</a></strong><br />August 12 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Druid Hill Park<br />Co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Baltimore City, this annual festival is filled with art, culture, stepping, musical performances, food, and community outreach activities. The festival has been taking place for more than 40 years.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/downtown-landmarks-and-lions-monumental-city-tour-0">Downtown Landmarks and Lions: Monumental City Tour</a></strong><br />August 13 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Hollywood Diner at the Sunday Famer’s Market<br />On this leisurely stroll through a little over a mile of Baltimore, you’ll discover where all the noble lions, neo-Egyptian sphinxes, and hellish fiends are hiding—and you’ll uncover their history. A perfect diversion for history and architecture lovers.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/beach-party-bash">Beach Party Bash</a></strong><br />August 14-18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/bo-railroad-museum">B&amp;O Railroad Museum</a><br />Enjoy the final days of summer before the school year starts at the B&amp;O Railroad Museum, which in addition to extensive exhibits, is offering train rides and kids’ activities.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/feast-st-gabriele">Feast of St. Gabriele</a></strong><br />August 19-20 | 12-8 p.m. | Little Italy<br />Join the festivities at this beloved annual Little Italy celebration. Enjoy the neighborhood’s best classic Italian and Italian-American food and drink during this lively street festival.</p>
<p><strong>View the Solar Eclipse</strong><br />August 21 | 1-3 p.m.<br />Watch the first solar eclipse in 99 years (safely, with special eclipse glasses), as 80-90 percent of the sun is blocked at the moment of greatest eclipse in Maryland. The eclipse will start a little after 1 p.m. and reach totality just before 3 p.m.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/amazing-scavenger-hunt-adventure-baltimore-0">Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure</a></strong><br />August | Baltimore City<br />Join in on this scavenger hunt and experience Baltimore in a new way. The 20-challenge quest takes 2.5-3 hours to complete; it begins outside the Maryland Science Center and takes you 1.5 miles to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, passing points of interest like the U.S.S. Constellation, Power Plant, and Little Italy along the way.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://baltimore.org/events/city-lights-cruise-0">City Lights Cruise</a></strong><br />August | 8 p.m. | <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/boat-cruises/cruises-bay-watermark">Cruises on the Bay by Watermark</a><br />Spend an evening watching the sunset and enjoying the twinkling lights of the Baltimore skyline from the water. You’ll get a new perspective on the iconic Domino sugar sign and other attractions as they reflect of the water. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on this 60-minute cruise. Dogs cruise for free.</p>
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<p>Baltimore loves its “B” sports teams. We’ve got our well-known birds (MLB Orioles and NFL Ravens), as well as professional indoor soccer team the Baltimore Blast. Now the city welcomes the Baltimore Brigade, the newest team in the Arena Football League. The Brigade begins its inaugural season in April 2017.</p>
<p>All of the city’s professional sports teams play downtown, steps from the picturesque Inner Harbor and dozens of attractions. Below is a guide to Baltimore’s teams to help fans learn more about the city’s strong sports scene.</p>
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<h3>Baltimore Brigade</h3>
<p><strong>League:</strong> Arena Football League<br /><strong>Season:</strong> April-August 2018<br /><strong>Colors:</strong> Navy blue and silver<br /><strong>Arena:</strong> Royal Farms Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St.<br /><strong>Info:</strong> <a href="http://www.baltimoreafl.com" target="_blank">http://www.baltimoreafl.com</a></p>
<p>Featuring a lineup of former NFL players, the Brigade will bring fast-paced, high-scoring indoor football to the city’s Royal Farms Arena downtown. The team’s owner, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, this year is also debuting a team in Washington, D.C., the Valor, to build on a Baltimore-D.C. rivalry. The Brigade opens its season in D.C. against the Valor and ends its season at home against them. The Brigade is the first Baltimore franchise in the AFL, and one of five teams in the league overall. Games are Fridays and Saturdays, with the home opener against the Tampa Bay Storm on May 7. The team plays at Royal Farms Arena., which was built in 1961 on the site of Old Congress Hall, the meeting place of the 1776 Continental Congress.</p>
<p><strong>What’s in a name:</strong> The Brigade’s name is inspired by Baltimore’s strong military history, especially during the Civil War and War of 1812. The thoughtful logo reflects the stone walls of Fort McHenry as well as the formstone facades popular on Baltimore row houses.</p>
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<h3>Baltimore Blast</h3>
<p><strong>League:</strong> Major Arena Soccer League<br /><strong>Season:</strong> November 2017-March 2018<br /><strong>Colors:</strong> Red, black, white and yellow<br /><strong>Arena:</strong> Royal Farms Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St.<br /><strong>Info:</strong> <a href="http://www.baltimoreblast.com" target="_blank">http://www.baltimoreblast.com</a></p>
<p>The eight-time champions in the 22-team national indoor soccer league have been entertaining fans with action-packed games for more than three decades. A typical indoor game features end-to-end-action resulting in about 60 shots and 11 goals per game in four 15-minute quarters. The Blast hosts special promotional nights, including a mini ball giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 14 and younger and a bobblehead doll giveaway.</p>
<p><strong>What’s in a name:</strong> Not only is the Baltimore Blast alliterative, but the name pays homage to the city’s history as the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” based on the poem by Francis Scott Key that was inspired by the “rockets’ red glare” during the War of 1812.</p>
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<h3>Baltimore Orioles</h3>
<p><strong>League:</strong> Major League Baseball<br /><strong>Season:</strong> April-September 2018<br /><strong>Colors:</strong> Orange, black and white<br /><strong>Stadium:</strong> Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St.<br /><strong>Info:</strong> <a href="http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bal" target="_blank">http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com</a></p>
<p>The Orioles, more affectionately known as the Birds or the O's to the city's serious fans, play games in downtown Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which built in 1992, led the trend as the first of the downtown retro ballparks. Visitors can experience the stadium as an insider on a tour of Oriole Park throughout the year. Baltimore is also the birthplace of one of the greatest players in history – George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr., whose <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/attractions/babe-ruth-birthplace-museum">childhood home</a> can still be visited just a short walk from Camden Yards.</p>
<p><strong>What’s in a name:</strong> The Orioles are named after the orange-and-black state bird of Maryland, the Baltimore oriole, which received its name from the resemblance of the male's colors to those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore.</p>
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<h3>Baltimore Ravens</h3>
<p><strong>League:</strong> National Football League<br /><strong>Season:</strong> September-December 2017<br /><strong>Colors:</strong> Purple, black, gold and white<br /><strong>Stadium:</strong> M&amp;T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St.<br /><strong>Info:</strong> <a href="http://www.baltimoreravens.com" target="_blank">http://www.baltimoreravens.com</a></p>
<p>In the fall and winter, fans swarm M&amp;T Bank Stadium, which is so close to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in downtown Baltimore, the two sports meccas share a parking lot. Football fanatics will know that Baltimore's first pro-football team was the Baltimore Colts, who played at Memorial Stadium from 1953 to 1983. After a 13-year absence of a football team, the Ravens emerged in 1996 when the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore. The young team has two Super Bowl championships (2001, 2013) and a fierce following that bleeds purple.</p>
<p><strong>What’s in a name:</strong> The Ravens’ name was chosen in honor of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, “The Raven,” which is believed to have been written in the 1830s when Poe lived in Baltimore. Experience the city’s strong connection to Poe by visiting the house where he lived, the gravesite where he’s buried, and seeing some of his rare manuscripts at the <a href="https://baltimore.org/article/edgar-allan-poe-baltimore">Enoch Pratt Library</a>.</p>
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</ul>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 20:29:30 +0000kelli10399 at https://baltimore.orgCamden Yards and the Baltimore Orioleshttps://baltimore.org/photo-tour/camden-yards-and-baltimore-orioles
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</ul>Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:11:36 +0000kelli10306 at https://baltimore.orgBaltimore Ravens Footballhttps://baltimore.org/article/baltimore-ravens-football
<h2>Plan a trip to see the Ravens play with the latest game schedule and ticket information!</h2>
<p>After a 13-year professional football void, the <a href="https://baltimore.org/listings/spectator-sports-venues/baltimore-ravens">Baltimore Ravens</a> brought team pride to the city in 1996. Now, fans cheer on the NFL team at the M&amp;T Bank Stadium for home games and championships. Here’s a guide to football in Baltimore, from the schedule to nearby accommodations, and all of the history in between. </p>
<h2>Baltimore Ravens Game Schedule &amp; Tickets</h2>
<h3>Home Games at M&amp;T Bank Stadium</h3>
<p>See the Ravens play at the state-of-the-art M&amp;T Bank Stadium located at the south point of Camden Yards. Easily accessible from I-95, it offers an amazing view of the Baltimore skyline, features premier video screens in both end zones and is within walking distance of Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor. </p>
<h3>Baltimore Ravens Schedule – 2017 (Full Schedule)</h3>
<ul><li>September 10, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Bengals<br /><strong>W (20 - 0)</strong></li>
<li>September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Browns <br /><strong>W (24 - 10)</strong></li>
<li>September 24, 2017 @ 9:30 AM EDT Ravens v. Jaguars <br />(at Jaguars)</li>
<li>October 1, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Steelers</li>
<li>October 8, 2017 @ 4:05 PM EDT Ravens v. Raiders<br />(at Raiders)</li>
<li>October 15, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Bears</li>
<li>October 22, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Vikings <br />(at Vikings)</li>
<li>October 26, 2017 @ 8:25 PM EDT Ravens v. Dolphins</li>
<li>November 5, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Titans</li>
<li>November 19, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Packers <br />(at Packers)</li>
<li>November 27, 2017 @ 8:30 PM EDT Ravens v. Texans</li>
<li>December 3, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Lions</li>
<li>December 10, 2017 @ 8:30 PM EDT Ravens v. Steelers <br />(at Steelers)</li>
<li>December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Browns (at Browns)</li>
<li>December 23, 2017 @ 4:30 PM EDT Ravens v. Colts</li>
<li>December 31, 2017 @ 1:00 PM EDT Ravens v. Bengals</li>
</ul><h2>Plan a Trip to See a Baltimore Ravens Game</h2>
<p>Find out how to <a href="http://www.baltimoreravens.com/gameday/tickets/index.html" target="_blank">purchase Ravens tickets</a> and get more information about planning a trip to see a Ravens game. The stadium’s surrounding area is packed with <a href="https://baltimore.org/restaurants">delicious places to eat</a> and fun <a href="https://baltimore.org/nightlife">nightlife spots</a> too! <span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<h2>The Road to the Ravens Began with the Baltimore Colts</h2>
<p>Football fanatics will know that Baltimore's first pro-football team was the Baltimore Colts. The blue and white clad Colts played at Memorial Stadium from 1953 to 1983, coached by famous figures including two-time winner of the Coach of the Year Award, Don Shula (1963-1969) and 1975 Coach of the Year, Ted Marchibroda (1975-1979). Johnny Unitas, one of the most famous quarterbacks in the history of football, played for the Colts from 1956 to 1972.</p>
<p>The Baltimore Colts made two Super Bowl appearances. In 1968, the Colts lost Super Bowl III to the New York Jets, but in 1970, won Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys.</p>
<p>On December 18, 1983, the Colts played their last game in Baltimore. The team had become so connected to the city that fans were upset when the Irsay family would not relinquish rights to the Colts’ name to Baltimore. In 1984, the Baltimore Colts moved to become the Indianapolis Colts.</p>
<h2>The Birth of the Baltimore Ravens</h2>
<p>In 1996, when Art Modell moved the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore, the city embraced NFL football once again and the Baltimore Ravens were born. Although the Ravens are a young football team, Baltimore has had a long love affair with the game. From local high school football to the University of Maryland Terrapins, Baltimore fans have historically supported and embraced the game. <span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<p>Sporting purple, black, gold and white, the Ravens’ name was chosen in honor of famous poet Edgar Allen Poe, as it was believed he wrote his famous poem, “The Raven,” while living in Baltimore in the 1830s. <span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;"> </span></p>
<p>The their inaugural year, Ravens touted talented players such as Earnest Byner and Vinny Testaverde as well as Coach Ted Marchibroda from the Baltimore Colts days. After struggling through two seasons, the Baltimore Ravens hired a new head coach, Brian Billick from the Minnesota Vikings offensive coaching staff.</p>
<p>In 2001, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants, 34-7, to win Super Bowl XXXV, and Ravens’ linebacker Ray Lewis was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. Coaching duties were taken over by current coach John Harbaugh following the 2007-2008 season.</p>
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<h2><strong style="font-size: 1.385em;">The Baltimore Orioles</strong></h2>
<p><span class="intro">The Orioles, more affectionately known as the Birds or the O's to the city's serious fans, is Baltimore's Major League Baseball team. Get to know the O's here and learn how to plan a sports-filled trip to Baltimore. The O's 2017 home opener is <a href="http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bal#y=2017&amp;m=4&amp;calendar=DEFAULT" target="_blank">April 3</a> against the Toronto Blue Jays in what will be a lively battle of the birds.</span><strong></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Orioles Game Schedule &amp; Tickets<br /></strong></h2>
<p>The O's play ball at <strong>Oriole Park at Camden Yards</strong>, a natural grass ball park finished in 1992 and named for the original Oriole Park that was lost to fire back in the 1940s. The park was the first of the downtown retro ballparks to be built. Beautiful and scenic Oriole Park is located at 333 West Camden Street, just minutes away from many other exciting destinations, including Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor, great museums, diverse restaurants and exciting night life.</p>
<p>O's tickets can be purchased in advance online with print-at-home ticketing or in person at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. <a href="http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bal#y=2017&amp;m=4&amp;calendar=DEFAULT" target="_blank">Check their schedule</a> to make sure you can catch a home game during your visit.</p>
<p>Tours of Oriole Park are also available and feature a look at the Orioles dugout, the Scoreboard Control Room, the Press Level and the exclusive Suite Level. Private tours can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more. </p>
<h2><strong>The History of Orioles Baseball</strong></h2>
<p>The city of Baltimore has a rich baseball history and has been home to many baseball teams for more than 125 years. The first record of baseball in Baltimore is from 1882, when Harry Vonderhorst sponsored a Baltimore team in the American Association of baseball clubs. In 1894, the Baltimore Orioles won their first professional baseball championship, and in 1903 the team moved to New York and eventually became today's New York Yankees.<strong></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Baltimore's Ties to Babe Ruth</strong></h3>
<p>George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr. was born in Baltimore, in 1895. When he was only 19 years old, Ruth was recruited by Jack Dunn, the owner and manager of the Baltimore Orioles, then a minor league Red Sox team. When players started referring to him as “Jack’s newest babe,” the nickname stuck. Babe Ruth played with the Orioles for just five months before the Major League Red Sox purchased his contract.</p>
<p>In 1967, Baltimore honored Babe Ruth when the community joined together to prevent Ruth’s historic birthplace from being demolished. No baseball fan can miss a visit to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum – and it’s easy to find, just follow the 60 painted baseballs on the sidewalk to 216 Emory Street, a short walk from Camden Yards, then Camden Station.<strong></strong></p>
<h3><strong>Today's Baltimore Orioles</strong></h3>
<p>In September 1953, the St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore after several dismal seasons and a drop in attendance. Renamed the Baltimore Orioles, after the black and orange state bird of Maryland, the team didn't perform much better - but the O's definitely attracted Baltimore baseball fans.</p>
<p>Things began looking up for the Birds in the late 50s, and by 1961, fans were rewarded with seeing Jim Gentile set 11 team records. The Baltimore Orioles finished the season 95-67-1.</p>
<p>Since 1966, the Orioles have won:</p>
<ul><li>Three World Series Championships (1966, 1970 and 1983)</li>
<li>Seven American League Pennants (1944, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979 and 1983)</li>
<li>Nine Eastern Division Titles (1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1983 and 1997, 2014)<strong></strong></li>
</ul><h2><strong>Baltimore Orioles Baseball Hall-of-Famers</strong></h2>
<p>Luis Aparicio, Roger Bresnahan, Reggie Jackson, Joe Kelley, George Kell, Joe McGinnity, Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson and Hoyt Wilhelm - all Baltimore Oriole's players - have been inducted into The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.</p>
<p>But let's not forget fan-favorite and hometown hero, Cal Ripken,Jr., who also has his own spot in the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Nicknamed "Iron Man," Calvin Edward Ripken, Jr. played in 2,632 straight games in Major League Baseball. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles.<strong></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Plan a Trip to See a Baltimore Orioles Game</strong></h2>
<p>When you're in town, be sure to catch a <a href="https://baltimore.org/info/orioles-ticket-offer">Baltimore Orioles baseball game</a> at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.</p>
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